On December 12, Li Lecheng, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, presided over an enlarged meeting of the Party Leadership Group. The purpose of the meeting was to disseminate and delve into the essence of the Central Economic Work Conference, as well as to discuss and strategize on implementation measures. The meeting emphasized that the upcoming year, heralding the first year of the '15th Five-Year Plan', will focus on propelling the optimization and modernization of the industrial framework. This will involve executing strategies to revitalize traditional sectors and nurturing the growth of emerging and future-oriented industries.

Concurrently, there will be a concerted effort to deepen and broaden the digital transformation within the manufacturing realm, integrating 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) + Manufacturing'. This initiative aims to foster the evolution of intelligent, eco-friendly, and service-centric manufacturing practices. Furthermore, it seeks to refine the tiered cultivation system for top-tier enterprises, thereby encouraging specialized, sophisticated, and innovative growth among small and medium-sized enterprises.

Moreover, the meeting highlighted the significance of driving premium development within the information and communications sector. This includes strategically advancing the deployment of information infrastructure, spurring research and development in 6G technology, expediting the establishment of satellite internet, and reinforcing network and data security measures.